Explore the Family Name Zeger
The meaning of Zeger
Dutch: variant of Seger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zeger has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 44,997th most common surname with 449 bearers, compared to 431 bearers in 2010, sliding its rank to 48,901. This represents a decrease of around 4% in the number of bearers and an 8.68% drop in rank over the decade. The proportion of people named Zeger per 100,000 also decreased by roughly 12%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #48,901 | -8.68% |
| Count | 449 | 431 | -4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeger
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Zeger surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's predominantly identified as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. In 2000, about 98.44% of bearers identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.91% in 2010. This decrease reflects a minor shift of about 0.54% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.91% | -0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |